- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minot Afb, ND
Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381303000444
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Minot Afb · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND.
School address
District: Minot 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381303000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Memorial Middle School shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 381303000444 · Minot Afb, ND Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 11.2:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Memorial Middle School shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school 157
Memorial Middle School
157 students
What this shows Memorial Middle School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle School compares
Memorial Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 85% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Memorial Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minot Afb, ND. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Middle School?
4.2% of students at Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Minot Afb, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Minot Afb?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Memorial Middle School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.